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EX03 UMC

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,155 mi
Last recorded130,155 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 UMC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 130,155 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 122,546 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 114,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 114,424 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 106,454 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but still adequetely supported

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 98,222 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside head light is close to the lower beam limit and adjuster is not working

Pass 18 Feb 2013 89,291 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 78,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 70,549 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 70,549 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 63,334 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 63,334 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 55,014 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 45,597 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 45,597 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 35,983 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 26,352 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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EX03 UMC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX03 UMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EX03 UMC registered?

EX03 UMC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EX03 UMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 UMC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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